Pontual
Example: Ele sempre é pontual nas reuniões importantes do trabalho.
Definition
"Pontual" describes someone who is consistently on time, especially in appointments or events. For example, saying "Ele sempre é pontual nas reuniões importantes do trabalho" highlights that he always arrives promptly for important work meetings.
Etymology
The word "pontual" comes from the Latin 'punctualis,' which relates to 'punctum,' meaning 'point.' It originally conveyed the idea of something done at the exact point in time. Did you know? The notion of being 'puntual' or precise with time has been valued since ancient times.
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